Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
10% Formalin Stool Transport Vial
Product Synonyms
None
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fixative
Emergency telephone
800.424.9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cardinal Health
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H311, H315, H317, H318, H330, H341, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Classification
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Causes damage to organs Emergency overview
Signal word
Danger Appearance: No information available Physical state: Liquid Odor: Pungent
Precautionary statements
General advice: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear respiratory protection Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Further information
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1910.1200) Hazard identifier Category Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity – Inhalation (Gases) Category 2 Acute toxicity – Inhalation (Dust/Mists) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 GHS label elements, including precautionary statements Hazard Statements